PESHAWAR: Caretaker Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azam Khan, passed away in Peshawar on Saturday. Azam Khan had been ill and had a severe stomach infection. He was admitted last night after stomach infection and was under treatment at the Rehman Medical Institute when he succumbed to a heart attack. His funeral prayer will be held at 3:30 pm at hometown Prang, Charsadda. He hailed from Charsadda and was retired bureaucrat and held prominent positions, serving as the secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources in Islamabad. Additionally, he served as the chief secretary in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from…
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Sajjad Ali
Sajjad Ali is ‘Online Web Editor of Khyber News. He is a journalist by profession and working in field for the last ten years. Previously he worked for national media organizations including ‘The Nation’ Daily Pakistan Today, Khyber News. He also worked in media development sector. He can be reached at sajjad.sovereign@gmail.com
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The Punjab Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) has apprehended five suspected terrorists in intelligence-driven operations across Pakpattan, Rawalpindi, Bahawalpur, and Sahiwal. CTD officials reported a total of 179 operations, resulting in the capture of individuals, including Nadeem, a significant Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) commander in Pakpattan. The arrests were accompanied by the confiscation of explosive materials, five detonators, two hand grenades, two improvised explosive devices, weapons, and cash. According to CTD, the detained individuals—Nadeem, Shehbaz, Khalid, Madni, and Salman—were allegedly plotting attacks on sensitive installations. In addition, this week witnessed 769 combing operations, leading to the arrest of 82 suspects. Throughout these operations,…
Kolkata: Pakistan team will play its last and most important match of ICC World Cup 2023 against England today (Saturday) to reach the semi-final. The Green Shirts are struggling with a strange game of statistics to reach the semi-finals. The match between Pakistan and England will be played today at Eden Gardens Kolkata at 1:30pm. If Pakistan scores 300 runs while batting first in the match, then they have to bowl England out for 13 runs, (i.e., win by 288 runs or more), while if Pakistan bowls first, they have to bowl out England for 50 runs. And it has…
ISLAMABAD: Electricity prices are anticipated to rise nationwide, including Karachi, due to adjustments in the first quarter of the financial year. Discos have requested the transfer of an additional burden of Rs22.56 billion to consumers, applicable to electric consumers from July to September. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has issued a revision notice, maintaining a uniform tariff as per government guidelines. NEPRA will review the first quarter adjustment application on November 14. The companies are seeking permission to collect Rs12.126 billion in capacity charges, Rs10.247 billion under use of system charges, Rs4.680 billion for operation and maintenance, and…
KARACHI : Over 207,000 foreigners residing illegally in Pakistan returned to Afghanistan, marking a significant decrease in the crime rate in Karachi, as reported by Additional IG Karachi Khadim Hussain Rand. The repatriation on November 8 alone involved 4,119 illegal Afghans, comprising 702 families and 251 vehicles. Overall, 207,758 illegal Afghans have been repatriated. Operations against illegal residents are ongoing in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, with 182 individuals still in the holding camp at Haji Camp in Karachi. Official records show 544 deportations via the Chaman border, including 70 men, 33 women, and 89 children in the Haji Camp holding camp,…
Gaza: At least 19 more Innocent Palestinians have been martyred in latest Israeli attacks in the West Bank. The death toll from the Israeli bombardment in Gaza has risen to 1,100, with the majority being women and children, said Arab media. Since October 07, the Israeli forces attacking civilian buildings including schools and hospitals in Gaza Strip. According to reports, up to one-third of buildings in Gaza Strip have been either destroyed or damaged. On Wednesday, a rights expert appointed by the UN cautioned against the systematic or widespread bombardment of housing, civilian structures, and infrastructure, stressing that such actions…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has left for Saudi Arabia to attend the emergency meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on the situation in Gaza. During his three-day official visit, the prime minister will participate in the emergency meeting being held in Riyadh, which will discuss the Israeli aggression on Gaza. The premier will also hold meetings with the visiting heads of state and government from other countries on the sideline of the OIC meeting. Saudi Arabia has convened the extraordinary summit of the OIC to discuss the escalating situation in Gaza.
PESHAWAR: Pakistan Army has set up four mobile health units in North Waziristan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The mobile health unites are equipped with advanced medical facilities such as ECG, ultrasound, and various laboratory tests. The aim is to deliver high-quality healthcare services to local residents, bringing standardized medical facilities right to their doorsteps. This initiative began in Gardai and Shewa in North Waziristan, with plans for expansion into other regions. The health units feature a dedicated team of specialized doctors, lady doctors, and paramedical staff, ensuring optimal medical care for patients. The local community has warmly welcomed the establishment…
ISLAMABAD: A special court operating under the Official Secrets Act postponed the hearing of the cipher case against former prime minister and chief of PTI Imran Khan and former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday, with no proceedings taking place at Adiala Jail. Judge Abul Hasnaat Zulqarnain presided over the case’s hearing at Adiala Jail, where both PTI chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi and vice chairman were present in the courtroom. FIA prosecutor Zulfiqar Naqvi, along with Shah Khawar and Rizwan Abbasi, appeared before the court, while Salman Safdar, Ali Gohar, and Umair Niazi represented the PTI chairman. During the hearing,…
MUMBAI: Since Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) came to power in India, Bollywood has witnessed the release of 37 movies that are deemed as anti-Muslim. These films often portray Muslims as villains, terrorists, or members of criminal organizations, exacerbating communal tensions, according to media reports. Titles like “Kashmir Files,” “Lipstick Under My Burqa,” and “Kerala Story” have added fuel to the ongoing discourse on the industry’s portrayal of the Muslim community in a negative light. The year 2023 alone has seen the launch of six more films criticized for perpetuating negative stereotypes and fostering animosity against Muslims. Analysts anticipate…
